Soul Emperor Martial God

Leaving the Demon Hunting Hall, Xiao Yi headed straight for the Medicine King Valley.

Before returning to the Xiao Family, he wanted to go to the Medicine King Valley to collect some things.

An hour later, Xiao Yi arrived at the Medicine King Valley.

"Greetings to Branch Hall Master Yi Xiao, ah no, Elder Yi Xiao."

The two guarding disciples of the Medicine King Valley quickly saluted upon seeing Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi held the status of a Guest Elder in the Medicine King Valley.

"At ease," Xiao Yi gestured with a wave of his hand.

Then, led by one of the disciples, Xiao Yi found Elder Mu.

"Young man, what brings you to the Medicine King Valley to see me today?"

"You've always been elusive, drifting here and there. Where have you been training these past few months?"

"Let me tell you, some days ago there was an outstanding figure in the Royal Capital, hardly any less formidable than yourself."

"Tsk tsk, you know Blood River, right? The Chief Alchemist of the Blood Mist Valley, known as Master Jin, ranked fifth among the pinnacle of mighty ones."

"Even he was unable to handle that guy in a short time..."

Upon meeting, Elder Mu started to chat with Xiao Yi without pausing.

Xiao Yi interrupted, "Elder Mu, we'll have plenty of time to chat later. I have pressing matters now."

"Urgent matters?" Elder Mu looked puzzled.

"Indeed," Xiao Yi nodded and said, "I've come to borrow the Thunder Attraction Wood."

"May I know..."

Elder Mu waved his hand and smiled, "Of course, feel free to take it."

Thunder Attraction Wood, although ranked among the high-quality Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

But it was too hard to burn with fire or cut with a sword.

Not even the violent Heavenly Thunder could harm It.

Thus, so far, no alchemist has been able to use it for refining.

The Medicine King Valley's four pieces of Thunder Attraction Wood were only used to attract heavenly thunder, to suppress and seal Star Fire.

However, now that the calamity of Star Fire has been resolved, the four pieces of Thunder Attraction Wood had become useless.

The one who resolved the calamity was Xiao Yi, who is now also a Guest Elder of the Medicine King Valley.

Borrowing the Thunder Attraction Wood was a trivial matter, so Elder Mu readily agreed.

"Thank you, Elder Mu," Xiao Yi smiled.

Then, led by Elder Mu, Xiao Yi arrived at the peak of the Medicine Tower.

The peak of the Medicine Tower, by this time, no longer had the large amount of Star Fire as before.

There were not even any common Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

The entire space was empty.

There was just a small cluster of Star Flames in the very center, which Xiao Yi had condensed before leaving the Medicine King Valley last time.

The presence of this cluster of flames would quicken the Medicine Tower's day and night absorption of Star Power.

In about a few decades, this place will revert to its former state, rampant with Star Fire, and aglow with sparkling lights.

The four pieces of Thunder Attraction Wood were inconspicuously placed at the edges of the space.

Xiao Yi took the Thunder Attraction Wood.

He then condensed a large number of Starfire Seeds for the Medicine Tower once again.

Two hours later, he finally stopped the condensation.

These seeds had no immediate use but would further accelerate the Medicine Tower's absorption of Star Power.

Having completed everything, Xiao Yi prepared to leave.

That was when Elder Mu exclaimed, "Ah, almost forgot."

"Young man, there is something I need your help with."

"Oh? What is it?" Xiao Yi inquired.

Elder Mu wanted to mention Qianmo.

But just as he started to speak, suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere. It was Mu Qingyun.

"Elder Mu, don't you know what should be said and what shouldn't be said?" Mu Qingyun chided sharply.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

Mu Qingyun spoke coldly, "Elder Yi Xiao, now that you have the Thunder Attraction Wood, please leave quickly."

"There is nothing in the Medicine King Valley that requires your assistance."

Xiao Yi's brows furrowed, and he looked at Elder Mu.

Elder Mu was just about to say something.

Mu Qingyun interrupted, "Elder Mu, our family affairs at the Medicine King Valley are not to be disclosed to outsiders."

"But... alas," Elder Mu sighed and said, "Forget it."

Elder Mu looked towards Xiao Yi and said, "Young man, it seems we won't be needing your help for now."

Xiao Yi nodded and replied, "I also have urgent business at hand."

"If Elder Mu requires my help, just send a message through the Demon Hunting Hall, and I will come immediately."

"Thank you," Elder Mu bowed slightly in gratitude.

"Farewell," Xiao Yi bowed in return and took his leave.

With a whoosh, his figure flashed, soaring away through the air.

Leaving without so much as a glance at Mu Qingyun.

Mu Qingyun's face turned dark, "Hmph, such arrogance and conceit at such a young age."

Elder Mu pursed his lips and muttered to himself, "Wonder who's the one being arrogant and conceitful."

"What did you say, Fourth Elder?" Mu Qingyun asked coldly, "Without the Valley Master's permission, family matters should not be divulged."

Elder Mu pursed his lips again and said no more.

...

Leaving Medicine King Valley, Xiao Yi sped away, heading back to Northern Mountain County.

His speed soared to the extreme.

In at most five days, he would return to Northern Mountain County.

Four days later, he neared Nine River County.

Calculating the distance, he would return to the Xiao Family in one day.

...

Meanwhile, outside Purple Cloud City in Northern Mountain County,

Two figures surged with power, suddenly appearing.

"Damn it, the Xiao Family is indeed protected by a Demon Hunting Order," a middle-aged man said indignantly.

"Kuang Feng, is there really no way?"

Another middle-aged man shook his head.

The one who spoke first was the Fourth Elder of Blood Mist Valley, a powerful Heavenly Origin Fifth Layer warrior.

The other middle-aged man was a Sub Hall Master, widely known by the moniker Kuang Feng.

Kuang Feng said in a heavy voice, "The Royal Capital Main Hall has already relayed the message to me."

"The request to revoke the Demon Hunting Order has failed."

"It seems, the issuer of the Demon Hunting Order isn't just trading Exchange Points, but truly wishes to protect the Xiao Family."

"Damn it, who is protecting the Xiao Family?" Elder Xue said with a cold voice.

"As far as I know, the Xiao Family has no one capable of inducing a Hall Master level figure to exchange a Demon Hunting Order for them."

Kuang Feng nodded, "The Xiao Family is but a minor clan, they lack such ability."

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, I also checked the Demon Hunting Hall, and there was no information on him."

"This means he is not a Demon Hunter."

"I suspect that it was the Northern Mountain Sword Master who managed to persuade a Sub Hall Master within the Demon Hunting Hall to make the exchange."

"As the Strongest Sword Master of this generation within the Sword Sect, he indeed has such power."

"Regardless, since the Xiao Family is protected by a Demon Hunting Order, they cannot be touched."

The information of the issuer of a Demon Hunting Order is confidential.

Unless one's position is higher than the issuer's, the issuer's information simply cannot be found.

"My old friend," Kuang Feng said, looking at the Fourth Elder of Blood Mist Valley, speaking solemnly, "I am a Demon Hunting Hall Sub Hall Master."

"Since the Xiao Family is a clan protected by my Demon Hunting Hall's mantle, I cannot interfere further."

"I must take my leave."

"Kuang Feng," Elder Xue urgently said, "Then what about the matter here..."

Kuang Feng shook his head, "I shall pretend I know nothing, nor have I ever been involved in this matter."

"Alright," Elder Xue nodded.

...

One day later.

Xiao Yi finally returned to Northern Mountain County.

His speed at its pinnacle, he streaked across the sky like a ray of light, cutting through Changkong.

In just over an hour, he was near Mystic Breakthrough City.

Finding a secluded spot where no one was around, he took off his Ghost Mask and changed back into the attire of a young noble.

Ten minutes later, he returned to Purple Cloud City in the guise of Xiao Yi.

As he descended into Purple Cloud City, Xiao Yi could immediately sense a hidden powerful force of Martial Artists lurking.

They were from the Royal Capital Demon Hunting Palace Law Enforcement Team.

Leading them were two Earth Origin Ninth Layer Captains, with 24 Earth Origin Sixth Layer subordinates.

This was the Law Enforcement Team directly dispatched from the Royal Capital Main Hall after Xiao Yi reissued the Demon Hunting Order.

Of course, these law enforcers were unaware of his identity.

Nor did they know who issued the Demon Hunting Order.

The issuance of a Demon Hunting Order, after being exchanged by the issuer, appears directly in the Demon Hunting Hall's task list.

The Hall's Law Enforcement Team, upon seeing the task list information, can only access the information on the family or individual needing protection and swiftly make their way to guard them.

In simple terms, the Law Enforcement Team only knows that a new Demon Hunting Order has appeared on the task list.

And through the superficial information on the Demon Hunting Order, they identify the family they need to protect.

Next, according to the level of the Demon Hunting Order, they dispatch a Law Enforcement Team of the corresponding level and strength to the family.

Xiao Yi did not alert them.

His figure flashed, heading back to the Xiao Family.

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First update.